Blink is an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and product line owned by CarCharging. Blink refers to the branded EV charging stations, software, and online service components that make up a rich charging infrastructure known as the Blink Network.

Charging Rates and Membership

Please refer to the Blink Network website for information about charging rates and membership in the Blink Network. If you are not a member of the Blink Network, you may be able to charge your vehicle as a Blink Guest (information on the Blink Network website).

Hours Available

The charging stations are available when the Ohlone Fremont and Newark Center campuses are open:

Open daily 6:00am - 11:00pm

Closed daily 11:00pm - 6:00am

The charging stations are not available when the campuses are closed.

Location of EV Chargers

Installation of EV charging stations on the Fremont campus is completed.

Regulations for use of EV Chargers

Electric vehicles may park in the charging stations only while the vehicle is being charged. Vehicles must be moved away from the charging stations when charging is complete. Violators will be cited and are subject to being towed.

Non-electric and hybrid vehicles may not park at the charging stations. Violators will be cited and are subject to being towed.

Additional EV charging networks and locations are available nearby. There are a variety of mobile phone applications useful for finding electric vehicle charging stations; one such app is called Recargo.

Questions and Problems

If there are questions or problems with any of the Blink EV charging stations, please contact Blink Network at (888) 998-BLINK (2546) or support@blinknetwork.com. For information about Blink Network and the Blink chargers, please visit the Blink Network website.

Ohlone College does not maintain or operate the EV charging stations installed at the Fremont and Newark campuses. Ohlone will be reimbursed by Blink Network for the electricity used by the charging stations.